Bulkhead CEO Clarifies Wardogs Crunch Controversy Following Backlash
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer clarified recent crunch drama, explaining that intense overtime was a voluntary survival effort after splitting from Tencent, not a studio culture.
Health, Safety & Society
This section compiles reports on real-world incidents and social issues across the gaming and pop-culture industries. Coverage includes safety and crime at fan events, child protection and moderation on online platforms, studio labor conditions, and legal or ethical disputes involving games.
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EU Kids Act Could Soon Require Gamers to Verify Their Age Before Playing
The European Parliament will review the EU Kids Act on September 17, which could mandate age verification for online platforms and video games like Steam.
Guyver Creator Yoshiki Takaya Reveals Stroke Caused Retirement, Leaving Manga Unfinished
Guyver creator Yoshiki Takaya revealed via a new Blu-ray release that a stroke paralyzed his right side, forcing him to permanently retire and leave the manga unfinished.
Farewell Ani-Chan: Grok Ends Partnership with Animates, Moving Characters Without Their Memories
Grok announces the departure of Ani-Chan and Animates characters to a standalone app, leaving users heartbroken as their AI companions will not retain past memories.
Nexus Mods Acquires SteamDB Following Founder xPaw's Burnout
Nexus Mods has officially acquired SteamDB after founder xPaw stepped down due to burnout and rising operational costs, promising no paywalls or intrusive ads.
Cover Updates Guidelines to Prohibit Fan Vigilantism and Online Witch Hunts
Cover Corporation has revised its community guidelines to forbid fans from engaging in online vigilantism, doxxing, and harassment against hololive slanderers.
Roblox Claims 8-Year-Old Waived Right to Sue by Accepting Terms of Use
Roblox argues an eight-year-old waived her right to a court trial by accepting Terms of Use, seeking to move a major child safety lawsuit to private arbitration.
Sony Patents Buttonless Game Controller Featuring Customizable Touch Surface
Sony has secured a patent for a buttonless controller that replaces traditional buttons and analog sticks with a fully customizable touch-sensitive surface.
Fans Lament as Koei Tecmo Cancels Valentine's Day Gift Campaign for Another Year
Koei Tecmo announced it will not accept Valentine's Day or White Day gifts for staff and characters this year, extending the hiatus of the popular tradition.
Younger Generations Prefer Staying Home to Game and Relax Online Over Crowded Celebrations
Recent statistics show that Gen Z and Millennials increasingly choose gaming, streaming, and relaxing at home rather than going out for holiday celebrations.
What Truly Defines a Game Suitable for Children?
An exploration of what makes video games appropriate for kids, reflecting on violent classics played during childhood and game rating systems.
Cautionary Tale: Taiwanese Student Dies from Brain Hemorrhage After Non-Stop 4-Day Gaming Marathon
A Taiwanese university student tragically passed away from a brain hemorrhage after continuously playing computer games for four days and three nights without proper rest.